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December 01 2009

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A photograph of a gilded processional deity pair, a male figure in an orange-and-gold turban and a female figure with a gold crown, seated side by side in a golden arched shrine framed by a red velvet backdrop. Both wear jewelled gold ornaments and are draped with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. A brass multi-tiered oil lamp stands in front of them, with a gold staff or rod resting across the seat. The figures are statues or murtis, not living people, and the lower skirts are royal blue with gold borders.2010-01-01December 01 20092009-12-01 +1 copiesPhotograph of two gilded metal murti figures seated side by side in a golden arched shrine with a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a gold trident-shaped ornament, an ornate gold necklace and garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers, and holds a gold staff with a tasselled head. The figure on the right wears a tall gold crown, a jewelled gold necklace and garlands, and raises one hand in blessing. Both are seated on a blue satin draped platform. In the foreground stands a brass multi-tiered oil lamp with burning wicks. These are statues, not living people.2010-01-01December 21 20092009-12-21 +1 copiesDecember 01 20092009-12-01 +2 copiesJune 01 20092009-06-01A gilded deity murti seated in an ornate golden arch against a deep maroon drape. The figure on the left wears a green and orange turban, a crown-like headdress, a trident in one raised hand, and layered garlands with jewelled necklaces. Beside him a female deity murti in a gold crown and jewelled earrings holds a lotus-like object and wears matching garlands. Both wear marigold and rose garlands. A golden kalasha and oil lamps sit in front, with a pot-shaped vessel at the base. No people are visible.2009-10-17A golden deity murti pair seated on a raised golden throne-like seat within an ornate golden arch, set before a red draped backdrop. Both figures wear gold crowns, heavy jewelled gold ornaments, and embellished garments; the figure on the right holds a golden staff or sceptre, and the other figure raises a hand in blessing. Yellow and magenta flower garlands drape over the figures, and a golden oil lamp stands on a pedestal at the right, with a basket of flowers and an orange cloth at the lower left. The scene is a temple setting with carved stone pillars. No living people are visible.2010-10-04 +1 copiesTwo gilded statues of deities seated side by side in a dimly lit shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange-red turban and a jewelled blue and gold garment, holding a golden trident and a ceremonial vessel. The figure on the right wears a tall crown, layered gold and jewelled necklaces and an orange-red garment, with a long dark plait falling down the back. In the foreground a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) stands before them, with a red velvet drape behind. These are statues, not living people, and no ritual is visible beyond the lamp.2010-07-09October 04 20082008-10-04October 04 20102010-10-04July 20 20102010-07-20